Prepare against Robert J Fischer
United States · World #65,193 classical · FIDE ID 2008653
When preparing against Robert J Fischer, expect 1.d4 in 34% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 79 games by Robert J Fischer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robert J Fischer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert J Fischer before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,837 | 2,142 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 25 | 20 | 34 | 31.6% |
| As White | 38 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 41 | 8 | 13 | 20 | 19.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert J Fischer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert J Fischer's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 34.2% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 28.9% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 9 | 23.7% | 72.2% |
| c4 | 4 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 46.2% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Fischer usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Fischer usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Fischer usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 54.5% score
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Fischer usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Fischer usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Fischer usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 50.0% | 23.1% |
| c6 | 8 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Robert J Fischer's chess games
All 79 games by Robert J Fischer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 25 wins, 20 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B13 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Indy Southcott-Moyers | 2,094 | Reykjavik Open | D02 |
| Aug 2019 | Derek Wu | 2,032 | US Masters Open | D04 |
| Oct 2025 | Henk Brongers | 2,024 | 33rd World Senior 65+ | B13 |
| Jan 2020 | Lumir Hladik | 2,018 | Gibraltar Challengers Open B | E65 |
| Aug 2016 | Kevin L Schmuggerow | 1,955 | US Masters Open | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,999 |
| US Masters Open | 2019 | 13 | 2.5 | 1,946 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,956 |
| 3rd Skyline Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,701 |
| Wasselonne Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,913 |
| Dulles Skyline Open B | 2022 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,857 |
| Gibraltar Challengers Open A | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,894 |
| Gibraltar Challengers Open B | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,951 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert J Fischer's chess games?
79 games by Robert J Fischer, from Apr 2003 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Robert J Fischer has played.
What does Robert J Fischer play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Robert J Fischer opens with 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert J Fischer answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Robert J Fischer play as White?
As White, Robert J Fischer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert J Fischer play as Black?
As Black, Robert J Fischer most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Robert J Fischer's FIDE rating?
Robert J Fischer is currently rated 1,837 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Robert J Fischer played?
Our database contains 79 games by Robert J Fischer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 20 draws, 34 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert J Fischer?
79 games by Robert J Fischer reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.